PHT’s Morning Skate takes a look around the world of hockey to see what’s happening and what we’ll be talking about around the NHL world and beyond.
As part of their community relations day, Nashville Predators center Filip Forsberg and defenseman Mattias Ekholm surprised a group of fans by participating in a game of street hockey in suburban Tennessee on Thursday. Not sure if Peter Laviolette will review the tape to help him make his decision on Forsberg’s chances of sticking with the big club. (Predators website)Filip Forsberg & Mattias Ekholm surprising children with some impromptu street hockey. #PredsCRDay pic.twitter.com/x6VDFaGIfx
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According to TSN’s Bob McKenzie, negotiations between the Ottawa Senators and defenseman Marc Methot aren’t going smoothly. Methot, who is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent after this season, was reportedly offered a four-year deal worth $4.6 million per season. McKenzie says Methot is looking for a five-year deal in the $5 million per-season range. (TSN)
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang is healthy and ready to put the stroke, which limited him to just 37 games in 2013-14, behind him. However, he admits he’s worried it could happen again. (Yahoo)
Carolina Hurricanes owner Peter Karmanos is listening to offers for his team, but according to team president, Don Waddell, Kermanos is in no rush to unload the team. (Raleigh News & Observer)
The Edmonton Oilers opened the scoring in Thursday night’s preseason game against the Vancouver Canucks, but poor defense allowed the visitors back into the game. The Canucks would eventually win the game 2-1. (The Hockey Gods)